Tag: USS Laffey
Ari Phoutrides
In World War II at the age of 17, Ari entered the U.S. Navy. He reported aboard USS Laffey (DD-724) commissioned 8 February 1944 and served at D-Day and Okinawa.
Announcement (April 2024)
The Spring Workparty will kick off on Friday, 12 April. Organized work will begin Saturday the 13th. We will work within the standard constraints of having minimal impact on the larger weekend visitation.
Newsletter (February 2024)
Our Aft Fire/Boiler Room and Aft Engine Room are finally connected! Mike Honsinger, John Hudak, Ernie Doyle, and Harry Stoner had a short-notice Mini-Work party, staying aboard the Laffey 24-30 Sep to accomplish a very important milestone.
1954 Cruise Book
From Pearl Harbor to ports of call in the Realm of the Goden Dragon. From Colombo to Suez to Lisbon and everything in between.
Rear Admiral Becton
A collection of photos and documents highlighting the accomplishments of the Laffey’s first and most storied captain.
History of ships named Laffey
From Medal of Honor recipient Seaman Bartlett Laffey to the storied histories of both destroyers named for him.
Battle Damage
Battle damage pictures taken in Seattle, Washington in May 1945. From the album of Cy Simonis.
Upcoming Events
Below is a calendar of events for the USS Laffey Association. It includes upcoming reunions and work parties. We typically have three work parties aboard ship in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina each year: Fall, Winter, and Spring. Participants must be 18 years of age or older. You can read more about work parties in the…